Items | Salkantay and Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Salkantay and Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – 7 Days / 6 Nights

(6) Reviews

Cusco

Salkantay and Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – 7 Days / 6 Nights

(6) Reviews

Cusco

About

Experience the best of the Andes with the Salkantay and Classic Inca Trail 7 days and 6 nights, a unique experience that combines two iconic routes to Machu Picchu. Enjoy high mountain landscapes, ancient trails, and the thrill of entering the lost city on foot. Perfect for travelers who want a complete and authentic adventure without having to choose between two of the best treks in the world.

- Discover Cusco and the Sacred Valley with expert local guides.
- Travel the Salkantay route among glaciers, valleys, and cloud forests.
- Connect with history by walking the legendary Inca Trail.
- Enjoy organized camps and first-class logistical support.
- Enter Machu Picchu on foot with spectacul...

Highlights

7 days

Offered in English & Spanish

Non-refundable

Mobile Ticket

7 days

Offered in English & Spanish

Non-refundable

Mobile Ticket

What's Included

Safety: First aid kit, Walkie-talkies, oxygen, and emergency satellite phones

Pre-departure briefing

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Experienced Mountain Guide

5 nights camping accommodation (Pampajaponesa, Paucarcancha, Ayapata, Chaquicocha, Wiñay Wayna)

Lunch

Dinner

Breakfast

Products for higiene(small towel and soap)

Basic hiking equipment: Sleeping bag, trekking poles, rain poncho and backpack cover

Transportation of personal belongings.

All private transport and transfers during the tour

Entry fees to Salkantay Trek and Humantay lake

Personal duffel bag (up to 5 kg / 11 lb)

Private Camping Facilities & Equipment

Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo tourist train

Water, Tea Time, and daily snacks on the trail

Permits and tickets for the Inca Trail.

Expert chef, porters, and horsemen

Entrance to Machu Picchu (Circuit 1C and Circuit 3B)

1 night at Sky Camp in Soraypampa (Day 1)

Optional horseback ride from Soraypampa to Humantay Lake (Day 1)

Optional horseback ride from Soraypampa to Salkantay Pass (Day 2)

Gear: Sleeping Bag & Trekking Poles

Clothing and personal hiking equipment

Travel Insurance (Recommended)

Gratuities for the staff (Optional)

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa - Humatay Lake - Sky Camp

6 Stops

Cusco

We start very early, around 5:00 a.m., with pickup at your hotel and a two-hour drive to Mollepata

2 hours

Mollepata

In Mollepata, we will have an optional breakfast. Then we continue to Challacancha, the starting point of the hike and where you will meet the team that will accompany you along the route.

45 minutes

Challacancha, Mollepata

We begin the hike following an ancient Inca water channel that is still in use, on a relatively flat 7 km stretch to Soraypampa (3,900 m / 12,795 ft)

3 hours

SORAYPAMPA

Our exclusive Sky Camp is located in Soraypampa, where you will have time to rest before lunch.

2 hours

Humantay Lake

In the afternoon, we ascend to Humantay lake on a three-hour hike, covering 3 km. You can enjoy its turquoise waters and take pictures.

3 hours

Salkantay Sky Lodge

We end the day with a comforting dinner and a beautiful sunset, then rest under the starry sky in our clear-roofed domes.

10 hours

Important Information

•

Service animals allowed

•

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

•

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

•

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

•

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

•

It's recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek to adjust to the altitude.

•

The Inca Trail is highly demanded, specially in high season (May to September). Book this trip at least five months in advance to secure a spot.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

•

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

•

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

•

Most travelers can participate

•

Not wheelchair accessible

•

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

•

Infants must sit on laps

You Might Also Like

4-Day Lares trek to Machu Picchu with optional Hot Springs

Unique tour Machu Picchu Premium All included from Cusco 1 D

Tours Montaña de colores en Privado: llega antes que la multitud

Abode of the Gods Half Day Tour in Cusco

Become our Lokal Curator

Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?

Apply now

What's Included

Safety: First aid kit, Walkie-talkies, oxygen, and emergency satellite phones

Pre-departure briefing

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Experienced Mountain Guide

5 nights camping accommodation (Pampajaponesa, Paucarcancha, Ayapata, Chaquicocha, Wiñay Wayna)

Lunch

Dinner

Breakfast

Products for higiene(small towel and soap)

Basic hiking equipment: Sleeping bag, trekking poles, rain poncho and backpack cover

Transportation of personal belongings.

All private transport and transfers during the tour

Entry fees to Salkantay Trek and Humantay lake

Personal duffel bag (up to 5 kg / 11 lb)

Private Camping Facilities & Equipment

Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo tourist train

Water, Tea Time, and daily snacks on the trail

Permits and tickets for the Inca Trail.

Expert chef, porters, and horsemen

Entrance to Machu Picchu (Circuit 1C and Circuit 3B)

1 night at Sky Camp in Soraypampa (Day 1)

Optional horseback ride from Soraypampa to Humantay Lake (Day 1)

Optional horseback ride from Soraypampa to Salkantay Pass (Day 2)

Gear: Sleeping Bag & Trekking Poles

Clothing and personal hiking equipment

Travel Insurance (Recommended)

Gratuities for the staff (Optional)

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa - Humatay Lake - Sky Camp

6 Stops

Cusco

We start very early, around 5:00 a.m., with pickup at your hotel and a two-hour drive to Mollepata

2 hours

Mollepata

In Mollepata, we will have an optional breakfast. Then we continue to Challacancha, the starting point of the hike and where you will meet the team that will accompany you along the route.

45 minutes

Challacancha, Mollepata

We begin the hike following an ancient Inca water channel that is still in use, on a relatively flat 7 km stretch to Soraypampa (3,900 m / 12,795 ft)

3 hours

SORAYPAMPA

Our exclusive Sky Camp is located in Soraypampa, where you will have time to rest before lunch.

2 hours

Humantay Lake

In the afternoon, we ascend to Humantay lake on a three-hour hike, covering 3 km. You can enjoy its turquoise waters and take pictures.

3 hours

Salkantay Sky Lodge

We end the day with a comforting dinner and a beautiful sunset, then rest under the starry sky in our clear-roofed domes.

10 hours

Salkantay and Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – 7 Days / 6 Nights

(6) Reviews

Cusco

About

Highlights

7 days

Offered in English & Spanish

Non-refundable

Mobile Ticket

7 days

Offered in English & Spanish

Non-refundable

Mobile Ticket

What's Included

Safety: First aid kit, Walkie-talkies, oxygen, and emergency satellite phones

Pre-departure briefing

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Experienced Mountain Guide

5 nights camping accommodation (Pampajaponesa, Paucarcancha, Ayapata, Chaquicocha, Wiñay Wayna)

Lunch

Dinner

Breakfast

Products for higiene(small towel and soap)

Basic hiking equipment: Sleeping bag, trekking poles, rain poncho and backpack cover

Transportation of personal belongings.

All private transport and transfers during the tour

Entry fees to Salkantay Trek and Humantay lake

Personal duffel bag (up to 5 kg / 11 lb)

Private Camping Facilities & Equipment

Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo tourist train

Water, Tea Time, and daily snacks on the trail

Permits and tickets for the Inca Trail.

Expert chef, porters, and horsemen

Entrance to Machu Picchu (Circuit 1C and Circuit 3B)

1 night at Sky Camp in Soraypampa (Day 1)

Optional horseback ride from Soraypampa to Humantay Lake (Day 1)

Optional horseback ride from Soraypampa to Salkantay Pass (Day 2)

Gear: Sleeping Bag & Trekking Poles

Clothing and personal hiking equipment

Travel Insurance (Recommended)

Gratuities for the staff (Optional)

What's Included

Safety: First aid kit, Walkie-talkies, oxygen, and emergency satellite phones

Pre-departure briefing

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Experienced Mountain Guide

5 nights camping accommodation (Pampajaponesa, Paucarcancha, Ayapata, Chaquicocha, Wiñay Wayna)

Lunch

Dinner

Breakfast

Products for higiene(small towel and soap)

Basic hiking equipment: Sleeping bag, trekking poles, rain poncho and backpack cover

Transportation of personal belongings.

All private transport and transfers during the tour

Entry fees to Salkantay Trek and Humantay lake

Personal duffel bag (up to 5 kg / 11 lb)

Private Camping Facilities & Equipment

Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo tourist train

Water, Tea Time, and daily snacks on the trail

Permits and tickets for the Inca Trail.

Expert chef, porters, and horsemen

Entrance to Machu Picchu (Circuit 1C and Circuit 3B)

1 night at Sky Camp in Soraypampa (Day 1)

Optional horseback ride from Soraypampa to Humantay Lake (Day 1)

Optional horseback ride from Soraypampa to Salkantay Pass (Day 2)

Gear: Sleeping Bag & Trekking Poles

Clothing and personal hiking equipment

Travel Insurance (Recommended)

Gratuities for the staff (Optional)